Trinity's Pastor Writes

Hymn “Comfort, Comfort These My People” LW 28, TLH 61 Divine Service I, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Gloria in Excelsis Deo is omitted. Readings: Isaiah 40:1-8, Philippians 4:4-7, St. John 1:19-28 Hymn of the Day: “To Jordan came our Lord, the Christ” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #4, LW #223) Sermon Offertory: "Create in Me…"         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness” LW 239, TLH 305 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “O Bride of Christ, Rejoice” LW 20, TLH 57 “Come, O Long-Expected Jesus” LW 22 “Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel” LW 31, TLH 62 Closing Hymn: “Joy to the World” LW 53, TLH 87 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Bulletin: Advent-Four-12-22-2024-Online.pdf Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430  (I:26) Baptism of Jesus in Matthew 4 https://vimeo.com/1041448794?share=copy